The first Black Type race of the new Hong Kong racing season was run on Monday, the Sha Tin Sprint HK Gr 3 won in fine style by talented Magic Albert gelding Vital Flyer, who was well known when racing in Australia earlier in his career as Marchinski.
Apache Cat’s dominance of the G1 Australia Stakes and Viking Spirit becoming the first winner for Elvstroem put the spotlight on the 2009 Inglis Premier Sale at Moonee Valley, on a day where Inglis graduates also claimed the final four stakes races at Randwick.
Just as the Sydney racing industry started it’s journey down the road to recovery last Saturday, another critical step forward was taken today when William Inglis and Son conducted the first thoroughbred sale in NSW since the EI crisis commenced more than three months ago.
Held on the cusp of the breeding season it was no surprise to see many buyers in attendance at the inaugural 2007 Inglis Scone Broodmare Sale at White Park.
Set to be held this Friday, August 24, the inaugural 2007 William Inglis & Son Scone Broodmare Sale is sure to command plenty of interest from the hundreds of breeders sure to be in the Hunter Valley for the Annual Stallion Parades held over the weekend.
With the William Inglis & Son Classic Yearling Sale commencing on Saturday February 10, there have been numerous significant updates to various lots within the sale.